Do you remember your first day of school? Excitement, nervousness, and a little fear of the unknown are perfectly normal feelings at a time like this. For every child, enrollment in the first grade represents a new chapter in life. He meets new people and new people, but he also gets new jobs. In order for a child to be better prepared for going to school, it is necessary for his family to help him. Also, bearing in mind that every parent wants to provide their child with the best education, choosing a school is one of the most challenging issues. In this text you will read how to prepare your child for enrollment in the first grade and how to choose the right school.
Preparation for enrollment in the first grade
Gradual adaptation can be of great importance. Introducing the child to new work responsibilities and activities, as well as creating an image of the new environment, can make it easier for him to adapt.
Emotional preparation and creation of work habits
Enrolling in the first grade means the beginning of new obligations that will not always be a pleasure. It is important that the child acquires good work habits from day one. School should not be synonymous with fun, but with responsibility. In preschool, everyday activities included playing with friends, and therefore it is necessary to prepare the child for a slightly different school rhythm. Involving children in household chores, such as decluttering their room or preparing a simple snack, can be a good step towards forming habits. In this way, children are able to separate the responsibilities of the game and become aware of their responsibilities.
Do you need to be able to read and write before entering the first grade?
There is often a question of whether a child should read and write before going to school. Every child is different, and every child is treated differently. If a child is interested, it should be taught. Visiting libraries, reading fairy tales, and learning through play can be a good way to acquire knowledge. A child who doesn’t show interest shouldn’t be forced. Instead, the focus may be on games to improve concentration, practice motor skills, and develop social skills.
Peer Relationships – Developing Social Skills
Children easily make friends and for them friends are an important part of their lives. From time to time, it’s important to talk to your children about who they are and how they relate to them. It is important to teach them how to behave in society and how to communicate. Skills such as sharing and working as a couple further develop their social skills. Developed empathy and the ability of a child to recognize when a friend needs help, will make it easier for him to fit into society, as well as further development of personality. Working with your child to develop their social skills at an early age will help them feel more accepted and confident among their peers.
Parents’ influence on children’s attitudes towards school
As we have already mentioned, enrolling in the first grade is a significant step for parents as well. The way parents present school to their children can have a significant impact on their attitude towards it. The role of parents is to teach their children that in addition to respecting their friends, they should also have great respect for their teachers. The school should be presented as a safe and stimulating institution, because parents are the ones who have the greatest influence on children’s perception of school. If a child feels that his parents trust the school and teachers, it will be easier for him to develop a positive attitude towards obligations and learning.
What does the enrollment in the first grade at the Private Elementary School “Mihajlo Pupin” look like?
Psychological testing of children for enrollment in the first grade in our school passes without stress. Our professional associates are here to provide our future champions with a pleasant atmosphere and a professional approach, which will not be tiring for the child. The methods of our professional associates are not based on burdensome inquiries of knowledge of letters, words and sentences and other methods, which have proven to be stressful for the enrollment of first graders in school.
After visiting our primary school and after parents get an answer to many questions such as the work program, introduction to the teaching staff, information about extracurricular activities and nutrition, etc., parents who make the decision to enroll their child with us, can do so very easily.
After the testing for enrollment in the first grade, parents sign the Education Contract, as well as the accompanying documentation (a survey of parents on the basis of which the school receives additional information about the child, such as his/her affinities, parents’ expectations from the school, possible suggestions regarding the child’s nutrition, etc.). After that, the child becomes a student of our school and before the beginning of the school year, he gets his uniform, borrows a cabinet with books and school supplies.
Private Primary School “Mihajlo Pupin” has been recognized by the Ministry of Education as a private school that in the best way and in its entirety implements the national curriculum and performs testing of first graders according to the most innovative methods that do not represent stress for future first graders, but pleasure and joy. That is why the school team can proudly point out that enrollment in the Private Primary School “Mihajlo Pupin” is the right choice, both for children and their parents.
